Matchday Cdp Chef – Constellation At Northampton Saints

Constellation Careers; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Constellation are seeking an experienced CDP Chef to join our matchday catering team at Northampton Saints. This is a strictly matchday-only role, requiring work on home matchdays to support food service across hospitality and retail catering areas.

You will perform diverse duties across hospitality and retail sections, ensuring high-quality food, precise presentation, and strict adherence to hygiene and allergen procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen.
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for matchday buffet service.
• Build and present buffet foods in hospitality areas.
• Work in hospitality and retail kiosks to support service.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure food quality and presentation.

Skills

CDP experience

Food prep

High-volume kitchen

Food hygiene

Job description

Matchday CDP Chef – Constellation at Northampton Saints

Location: Northampton Saints

Employer: Constellation

Role: MATCHDAY ONLY

Rate of Pay: £17.14 per hour

MATCHDAY-ONLY CHEF ROLE

Constellation are looking for experienced Chef de Parties (CDPs) to join our catering team at Northampton Saints.

This is a strictly matchday-only role. You will be required to work home matchdays at Northampton Saints, supporting the delivery of food across hospitality and retail catering areas.

If you enjoy working in a busy, high-energy environment and have the skills and experience of a CDP, this is a great opportunity to be part of the Constellation team at Saints.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Matchday CDP Chef, you will work across different areas of the venue, including hospitality and retail operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking food for matchday buffet service
• Building and presenting buffet food within hospitality areas
• Working in rooms with hospitality customers, ensuring food is replenished and presented to a high standard
• Preparing and cooking food within retail kiosks
• Supporting food service across the venue during busy matchdays
• Completing food preparation before service and maintaining stock levels throughout
• Ensuring excellent food quality, presentation and consistency
• Working efficiently as part of a larger matchday kitchen and catering team
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following all food hygiene, health & safety and allergen procedures

What We’re Looking For

You will have the skills and experience expected of a Chef de Partie, including:

• Previous experience working as a CDP or in a similar professional chef position
• Strong food preparation and cooking skills
• The ability to work confidently on your own section
• Experience working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen or high-volume catering environment
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and food safety procedures
• Awareness of allergen controls and safe food handling
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• A positive attitude and strong team-working skills
• Pride in the quality and presentation of your food
• Flexibility to work across both hospitality and retail catering areas

Essential Requirement

You must be able to commit to working home matchdays at Northampton Saints.

This is MATCHDAY ONLY work — there is no requirement for non-matchday shifts.Reliability and punctuality are essential, as matchdays are busy and our catering operation relies on having a strong team in place.

What You’ll Get

• £17.14 per hour
• Matchday-only shifts
• Work with Constellation at Northampton Saints
• A varied role across hospitality and retail catering
• A fast-paced and exciting sporting environment
• The opportunity to work alongside an experienced matchday catering team